– The German star spoke Tony Cross On the scenes of his decision to retire, stressing that it was not a sudden decision, but rather came after a long thinking and discussions with his family.
“The decision was not a result of the moment, but it was a gradual process. I wanted to finish my career and I am still an influential player in the team, and not after people started to ask about my physical fitness or my ability to continue, I spoke a lot with my family and my wife before making the decision.”
He added: “You can win a lot of titles, such as the Champions League and the Spanish League, but the moment when the fans are deposited with this love and appreciation, it cannot be described.”